About This Crazy Mom

Hi my name is MOM oh wait my birth-name is Alexis. These days it's MOM and yes that's right it comes out at a level higher then a scream! I have 2 very active boys. Hope you enjoy the wacky world I call life between working full time and taking care of the 3 boys (that includes my husband).

Sunday, January 31, 2010

I have another great audio book that three lucky winners will get the chance to have for themselves. As most of you know now I LOVE my audio books. Since having kids sitting and reading a book hasn't been the easiest for me. I use to be able to finish a book in days maybe even one if it was really good. These days I rather take the sleep until waiting to read when I finally get a rare quiet time.

Tonight I bring to you a wonderful book of young love and marriage. As I know change soon after one is married can send some ripples (ours was adding a honeymoon baby). In A Change in Altitude you will meet Margaret and Patrick who set off on an adventure to Kenya on after a few months of marriage. Patrick is works in medicine and Margaret as a photojournalist. Soon Margaret will see her new life and new husband in a new light.

On a climbing expedition with a British couple a terrible accident happens that will claim the life of one of them. These events will forever change Margaret, the way see views the world, her marriage and just about everything. Follow along this amazing journey of change in environment and self growth.

Giveaway ends 2/14/10 Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win.

I was not paid for this review these are my opinions and experiences, I received products to try and to tell how I liked them. No monetary or any other form of compensation was given to me. I review products free of charge to give my experience and opinion.

Looking for a great book set in the civil times? Well I have a new book for you set in New Orleans after the civil war. Follow along with John Bell a controversial general of the Confederate Army. Marked forever by the Civil War, losing an arm at Gettysburg. Then at the Battle of Chickamauga he looses a leg! I know at first I was a little overwhelmed with the loss of limbs but it happened in that time.

Fast forward to 11 children later with his wife Anna Marie (yes there is THREE sets of twins in there). Thinking he is past the let hardships yet another thing comes at him! Wanting to build his family and business he must face one more thing! Do you think he can do it? You'll have to read along to find out, or in this case listen along!

Enjoy this wonderful story on 15 CD's easy to play in your car, home or work.

Giveaway ends 2/14/10 Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win.

I was not paid for this review these are my opinions and experiences, I received products to try and to tell how I liked them. No monetary or any other form of compensation was given to me. I review products free of charge to give my experience and opinion.

The Kennedy's have always been a fascination to many. From the good to the bad we can't help ourself but read and watch TV on whatever is being said about them.

Some have regarded Edward M. Kennedy as one of the great senators in nations history. He was the youngest of nine children born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. In 1962 he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he began a fascinating political education and became a legislator. He played a key role as a young man in the presidential campaign of his brother John F. Kennedy.

He writes movingly of his brothers and their influence on him; his years of struggle in the wake of their deaths; his marriage to the woman who changed his life, Victoria Reggie Kennedy; his role in the major events of our time (from the civil rights movement to the election of Barack Obama); and how his recent diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor has given even greater urgency to his long crusade for improved health care for all Americans. Written with warmth, wit, and grace, True Compass is Edward M. Kennedy's inspiring legacy to readers and to history.

I may not alway be on the same path as the Kennedy's political views but I've always found them fascinating and have enjoyed listening to the way he loved his family and wife. If you're not the same political party you will still enjoy this book of tragedy, love and changes of the world around us.

Giveaway ends 2/14/10 Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win.

I was not paid for this review these are my opinions and experiences, I received products to try and to tell how I liked them. No monetary or any other form of compensation was given to me. I review products free of charge to give my experience and opinion.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Many days I joke that I need to put my super mom cape on. And one day I just know I will have one :). For now the boys get to have one. As many of you know I'm all about the toys and things that make the boys think. They have enough energy already, using a little imagination is good for them. As most kids the boys love super hero's and having the chance to be a super hero in there own world is even better!

I was over joyed when Babypop Designs took me up on my plea (yes I may have even begged ... lol) to review one of her products. She was very gracious and sent me capes that was custom made for the boys! I was so excited (maybe just as much as the boys) to be able to build their cape. The great thing about choose names with the same init to begin with they can't fight over who's cape is who's. The cape we picked out was the royal blue cape with red C (both boys start with C) and a super cool yellow lightening bolt! It was so beautifully sewn, most people think oh it's so easy I can make one myself. Let me just say I had grand dreams of doing these things also, but take it from me cutting, sewing and attaching all the items not so easy. These capes are done so beautifully and for $15 it would be a unique and fun gift for your child or a friend. Even better you can pick up a mask for $4.50! Mask come in lightening bolts to a cat!

She makes it simple to order check out the options:

Cape Color

Cape Logo

Cape Logo Color

Cape Letter

Cape Letter Color

Second Cape Letter (Add $3.00)

Add Gift Wrap?

The BabyPop custom cape is 22" long from center back neck to bottom of cape made premium satin and eco-friend felt letters.

Our shields and letters use felt that is made from recycled soda bottles, so not only are our products good for the environment they are fun for the kids!

Velcro closure neck. Recommend ages 2-7.

Great Custom Gift for all those parties you child gets invited to. Saving One Back yard at a time!

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The mask is designed and made special for you child based on their favorite colors and to match their super cape.

Recommend for ages 2-7. The mask is satin and felt for comfort. The back is fusied together, and has an elastic strap so you can adjust and trim to fit child’s head.

Choose from lighting bolt and the cat/standard shape styles.

So for now I must pretend I have my mom cape on while the boys take turns with their cape!

Giveaway ends 2/14/10 Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win.

I was not paid for this review these are my opinions and experiences, I received products to try and to tell how I liked them. No monetary or any other form of compensation was given to me. I review products free of charge to give my experience and opinion.

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